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Smoking Doubles Prostate Cancer Death Risk
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York found that prostate cancer patients who smoke have an increased risk of experiencing negative side effects from treatment, a recurrence, or even dying from prostate cancer. The study was published in the journal BJU International. Previous studies have examined the connection between prostate cancer and...CONTINUE READING→
Want to Be Healthier in 2015? Get More Sleep!
If you are like most guys, you probably made at least a few New Year’s resolutions in late December. From vowing to get in shape and working out more often to losing weight and finally tackling the garage and getting it cleaned out so that you can actually park your cars in it, there is...CONTINUE READING→
The Financially Healthy Man – A Health Insurance Tax Guide.
The 2015 tax season is here! Exciting right? Well maybe it isn’t as exciting as signing up for a CrossFit class or starting a mindful eating program but it is close to as important to be financially savvy as it is to be physically healthy. The two are actually more connected than you might think,...CONTINUE READING→
Your Health After Divorce
It’s a startling fact that approximately 50% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. That number has been on the rise for years and in all likelihood, will continue to grow. Being unhappy in your relationship can have numerous detrimental health effects and speaking from personal experience, I can tell you first...CONTINUE READING→
When Sleeping Giants Awake
In the Dune miniseries by David Lynch, a tremor felt in the desert of Arrakis usually meant that a huge, quarter-mile-long sand worm would soon surface and inhale acres of sand and anything on it. But these giant creatures, as dominating as they are, were also the only source of the spice mélange, a substance that increased the vitality,...CONTINUE READING→
Distant family history indicates prostate cancer risk
New research says having a distant relatives with prostate cancer can indicate a man’s risk of developing the disease himself, according to a new study from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. The study was recently published in the journal Prostate. Having a family history of prostate cancer is one of the...CONTINUE READING→
Recognizing and Helping Family and Friends Struggling with Addiction
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of addiction in friends and family members can be difficult. Once you’ve noticed signs of addiction in friends and family members, it’s important to begin getting them the help they need. However, this is often a challenging and frustrating process for many reasons. Certain approaches may or may not work,...CONTINUE READING→
Stopping the Number One Killer of Men
The #1 cause of death among men in the United States is heart disease, killing 1 in every 4 men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Moreover, half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. That is why management of risk factors like high levels...CONTINUE READING→
IVF and Sperm: When They Need Each Other
I just finished his sperm retrieval and told him the good news: “If sperm were money, you’d be retired. You have enough sperm for many IVF cycles.” He smiled and then it fell away in thought. After a pause, he said: “If I have so much sperm, why can’t we do something simple and use...CONTINUE READING→
What’s New in Weightloss, Part II
In Part I of this article, we talked about how being obese could take as many as 8 years off of your life and greatly reduce the quality of the years you have left. We also talked about brown fat and the importance of having a good, high-protein breakfast. In Part II, we’ll explore the...CONTINUE READING→